# Ape UP! vs Planet Surfer

The clearest difference is rating: Ape UP! at 5.0 against Planet Surfer's 4.1. Ape UP! also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Planet Surfer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 133 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ape UP! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Planet Surfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ape UP! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planet Surfer has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ape UP! ships an update every 133 months, Planet Surfer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ape UP! | Planet Surfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ape-up/id956598119/reviews)** | [4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-surfer/id1076566690/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | Every 133 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [omytap](https://appshunter.io/developer/910138297) | [The Mascoteers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162001300) |

## What reviewers say

### Ape UP!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ape-up/id956598119)

Tap to ascend a towering obstacle course, bouncing off friendly creatures and avoiding hazards. Grab power-ups to blast through levels and collect coins to customize your character's appearance. This arcade climber offers simple, addictive gameplay with a retro aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump gameplay, Bounce off obstacles, Collect bananas for power-ups, Smash through floors, Customize ape colors, Pixel art retro style

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Planet Surfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-surfer/id1076566690)

Embark on a thrilling deep-space puzzle adventure. Jump between planets, avoid obstacles, and collect star fragments before planets shrink or become unreachable. Test your quick wits and split-second decision-making in this fast-paced interstellar challenge.

**Highlights:** Interplanetary exploration, Planet jumping mechanics, Obstacle avoidance, Collect star fragments, Score-based progression, Fast-paced gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ape UP! free?

Ape UP! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Planet Surfer free?

Planet Surfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ape UP! or Planet Surfer?

Ape UP! is rated higher. Ape UP! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Planet Surfer averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Ape UP! or Planet Surfer?

Ape UP! ships an update every 133 months, and Planet Surfer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ape UP! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Planet Surfer on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*